Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wilmington Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 1, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Wilmington Beach, NC.
Next low tide : 3:59 pm (0.2 ft)
Next high tide : in 13m at 10:10 am (4.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:12 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:23 am
Moon phase : Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658559
Common Questions About Tides

Wilmington Beach, NC Tides - Aug 1970

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:513.58:175.02:010.41:340.26:228:12New Moon1Sat
2Sun8:303.68:534.92:370.42:140.26:238:12New Moon2Sun
3Mon9:083.89:274.83:110.32:530.26:248:11New Moon3Mon
4Tue9:453.910:004.73:430.33:310.36:248:10Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed10:214.010:334.44:130.34:100.46:258:09Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:584.011:064.24:430.34:510.66:268:08Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:374.111:423.95:130.45:340.76:278:07Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat12:194.25:460.46:230.96:278:06First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:223.61:074.36:240.57:181.06:288:05First Quarter9Sun
10Mon1:083.42:014.57:090.58:211.06:298:04First Quarter10Mon
11Tue2:043.33:024.78:020.49:301.06:298:03First Quarter11Tue
12Wed3:073.24:064.99:030.310:360.86:308:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu4:153.35:085.310:070.111:370.56:318:01Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri5:193.66:075.611:11-0.16:328:00Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat6:204.07:015.812:300.312:12-0.46:327:59Full Moon15Sat
16Sun7:164.47:526.01:200.01:11-0.66:337:58Full Moon16Sun
17Mon8:104.88:425.92:07-0.32:07-0.76:347:56Full Moon17Mon
18Tue9:035.19:305.72:53-0.43:03-0.66:357:55Full Moon18Tue
19Wed9:565.310:195.43:38-0.53:59-0.56:357:54Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu10:495.411:084.94:24-0.54:56-0.26:367:53Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri11:445.45:10-0.35:550.16:377:52Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat12:004.412:415.35:59-0.16:580.56:377:50Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun12:553.91:435.16:520.18:060.76:387:49Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon1:563.62:484.97:500.49:170.96:397:48Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue3:043.43:544.88:530.610:250.96:407:47Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed4:113.34:554.89:580.611:230.96:407:46Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu5:123.45:484.810:580.66:417:44Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri6:033.66:344.912:120.811:50 AM0.56:427:43Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat6:473.87:144.912:530.712:350.56:427:42Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun7:274.07:504.91:290.61:170.46:437:40New Moon30Sun
31Mon8:034.28:244.92:010.51:550.46:447:39New Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658559)

Common Questions About Wilmington Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wilmington Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Wilmington Beach, NC is approximately 1:04 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wilmington Beach, NC?

Wilmington Beach, NC is currently in a spring phase. Tonight's moon is 91% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly maximum.

What datum are Wilmington Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Wilmington Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wilmington Beach, NC?

Tide data for Wilmington Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658559. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658559.

What is the moon phase in Wilmington Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wilmington Beach, NC is Waning Gibbous (91% illuminated). This places Wilmington Beach, NC in a spring tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly maximum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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